CloudSource is a cloud-based content and discovery services platform designed for libraries to manage, discover, and deliver electronic resources, with a strong emphasis on open access (OA) and open educational resources (OER). The platform provides a comprehensive index of global OA articles, eBooks, eTextbooks, and OER, as well as tools for metadata enrichment, collection management, and usage analytics. CloudSource enables libraries to broaden access to scholarly content, improve customer service, and reduce costs by prioritizing OA content. The platform includes two main offerings: CloudSource OA, which focuses on open access resources, and CloudSource+, which expands coverage to include closed access scholarly resources and integrates on-demand article delivery through services like CCC Get It Now. CloudSource supports integration with learning management systems, offers mobile-friendly and ADA-compliant discovery, and provides robust tools for holdings management, link resolution, and authentication.

Key Features

Comprehensive OA & OER Index Aggregates global open access articles, eBooks, eTextbooks, and educational resources.

• Direct access to vetted OA content
• Supports affordable learning initiatives

Collection Management Tools Facilitates local curation and management of electronic resources.

• Collection manager for custom selections
• Metadata enrichment and import/export tools

Discovery and User Experience Modern, mobile-friendly, and ADA-compliant discovery interface.

• Interactive widgets and publication finder
• Seamless integration with library systems

Usage Analytics Provides COUNTER-formatted usage statistics for informed decision-making.

• Track resource usage and impact
• Advanced data and reporting tools

Integration and Interoperability Connects with learning management systems and authentication services.

• Supports proxy authentication and SSO
• Integrates with CCC Get It Now for on-demand article delivery

Holdings and Knowledge Base Management Centralized management of library holdings and knowledge base.

• Link resolver and package comparison
• Expanded index with both OA and closed access resources (CloudSource+)

Benefits

Broader Access to Scholarly Content Libraries can offer patrons a wider range of resources.

• Increases availability of OA and licensed materials
• Reduces reliance on traditional subscription models

Cost Savings Promotes use of open access content to manage budgets.

• Reduces expenditure on paid content
• On-demand article delivery for unsubscribed journals

Improved User Experience Modern, intuitive discovery and access for patrons.

• Mobile and ADA-compliant interfaces
• Immediate access to full-text articles

Streamlined Library Operations Centralizes and automates resource management.

• Simplifies collection development and curation
• Integrates with existing library workflows